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Anand Art Workshop 2022 -The Way We Feel About It

Art is unquestionably one of the purest and highest elements in human happiness. It trains the mind through the eye, and the eye through the mind. As the sun colors flowers, so does art color life.”  John Lubbok Since Art is not always about pretty things. It’s about who we are, what happened to us, and how our lives are affected that art has become … Continue reading Anand Art Workshop 2022 -The Way We Feel About It

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A Work Culture that could go “viral” this May Day

All kinds of ‘workers’ have, in the face-off with the corona tsunami, re-imagined Work, adding a Covid 19 chapter to May Day’s long & varied history dating back a millennia. Perhaps! We are issuing Blog 6 on May Day 2020 to honour the contributions of “workers” who have, regardless of their Job Descriptions, redefined what their “work” is; honour the grit of all essential workers … Continue reading A Work Culture that could go “viral” this May Day

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Apeejay Heroes at Work – Edition I

Their resilience shown during lock down makes Work From Home look like a cakewalk and this is why we present teams on the front lines across our industry verticals as Apeejay Heroes. These Apeejay People keep ours and our client’s businesses running, secure assets and communities connected to our businesses healthy. Let us first hear from our Heroes in Apeejay Real Estate’s Commercial Property Leasing … Continue reading Apeejay Heroes at Work – Edition I

Brewing Change: A veteran’s perspective on tea, transformation, and the future of beverages

By Mr. Subrata Mukerji. After decades in the tea industry, what has been the most rewarding part of your career as the former business head? Looking back on my time with Typhoo, I’m filled with pride. What began as an idea has grown into a brand loved by tea enthusiasts everywhere. As former business head, I’ve seen first-hand how excitement, challenges, and joy have shaped … Continue reading Brewing Change: A veteran’s perspective on tea, transformation, and the future of beverages

A Career Built on Hard Work: Insights from Over Three Decades with Apeejay

By Mr. Singampalli  Purna Chandra Rao. You started your journey in 1978 as a Helper in the Maintenance Department. How did you navigate your early days in the company, and what were some of the challenges you faced? My early days as a helper in the maintenance department were tough. Safety equipment was limited, and working near the blast furnace at Steel Crete, especially in … Continue reading A Career Built on Hard Work: Insights from Over Three Decades with Apeejay

A Remarkable Journey: 54 Years of Dedication and Achievement at Apeejay

By Ashok Kumar Jain When did you join Apeejay and what was your first job profile? My journey with Apeejay began in July 1969 when I was just 21 years old. I started as a Business Coordinator at Apeejay Structure Private Limited in Bokaro Rajbandh. My responsibilities included preparing and updating Production Reports for my reporting head, the esteemed Late Mr. Surrendra Paul. This was … Continue reading A Remarkable Journey: 54 Years of Dedication and Achievement at Apeejay

Navigating change and success: 30 years of experience at Apeejay

By Firoz Awadh. What inspired you to join our company 30 years ago, and how has that initial motivation evolved over time? In April 1994, I had the privilege of being interviewed by Ms. Priti Paul, a figure whose optimism about the Apeejay Group’s future left a lasting impression on me. Her enthusiasm and forward-thinking perspective were palpable, and it was evident that she was … Continue reading Navigating change and success: 30 years of experience at Apeejay

How while working at Apeejay I learnt the importance of ‘Effective Communication’ at the right ‘Time’ is key in Insurance Sector

By Sipra Jana I joined Apeejay Insurance Broking Services Private Limited as a Trainee in the year 2010. Apeejay Insurance Broking Services incorporated in 2004 are experts in Underwriting – including commerciality, coverage and responsiveness; Policy Administration – including timeliness, accuracy and policy wordings; Claims – including attitude, settlement and technical support; General Service – Insurance portfolio analysis, risk assessment and post placement services. Know … Continue reading How while working at Apeejay I learnt the importance of ‘Effective Communication’ at the right ‘Time’ is key in Insurance Sector

Why working at Apeejay Surrendra Management Services is the wind beneath my wings

By Dipanwita Gupta I was designated as Head Corporate Legal and Compliance while Covid ravaged health, livelihoods, top & bottom lines of corporates and economies. Just around 1 year before that, I had been promoted to Deputy General Manager at Apeejay Surrendra Management Services. As I write this blog, I have been working with Apeejay Surrendra Group for 7 years – I’ve achieved a professional … Continue reading Why working at Apeejay Surrendra Management Services is the wind beneath my wings

Why a Back to Basic Durga Puja 2020 was just what the doctor ordered!

Durga Puja has been an iconic festival for 100s of years. Not even ten days ago it has won the India Today Tourism Awards for best Festival Destinations followed by Konark Festival in Odisha and Katra in Jammu & Kashmir. For nine years the Government of West Bengal has taken steps to promote it as a landmark event for International and National tourism, presenting it … Continue reading Why a Back to Basic Durga Puja 2020 was just what the doctor ordered!

Forging ahead with Year III of Apeejay Tea’s Rewards program. How we stay Solid, Inspired, and Committed in the New Normal

By Ramakrishn Ghosh I have just made my most critical hire. We now have a CEO at home. As I write this blog, the new appointee asks me her job description. “Chief Entertainment Officer”, I tell her, “Your job is to keep your grand mom happy & entertained”.  Co-opting my tiny tot baby girl to work harder during the convalescence period of my mother’s serious … Continue reading Forging ahead with Year III of Apeejay Tea’s Rewards program. How we stay Solid, Inspired, and Committed in the New Normal

Why NEP is a beacon for education and How Apeejay School students and teachers are keeping their Face to the Sun during Covid19 Shutdown.

By Rita Chatterjee Apeejay Schools’ virtual avatar is right now so intense that I feel a great power has been set to motion and like Nicola Tessla’s invention will one day manifest in a burst of lightning and thunder, revealing a wonderful  reality that one only suspected existed. The strengthened emotional and psychological connect, exploring and experimenting with the medium of the future – digital … Continue reading Why NEP is a beacon for education and How Apeejay School students and teachers are keeping their Face to the Sun during Covid19 Shutdown.

How The Park Hyderabad is winning hearts and staying Anything But Ordinary during the Covid19 pandemic

By Anirban Simlai The Park was the first hotel in Hyderabad to reopen after the initial lockdown. We kick started room business and achieved a huge success in online food delivery but what an experience this has been! A hotelier can work from home, hell and heaven – this is what I told someone who asked “How can a hotelier work from home.” This is … Continue reading How The Park Hyderabad is winning hearts and staying Anything But Ordinary during the Covid19 pandemic

An Anything But Ordinary FIRST online Graduation Day at Apeejay Institute of Hospitality

By Bhuvan G M The 11th batch of Apeejay Institute of Hospitality graduated yesterday evening in an hour long virtual ceremony. 59 B.Sc Hospitality Studies students, 37 young men and 22 young women graduated this year and joined our robust alumni of 318 so far who have passed out from the portals of AIH since the first graduating batch in 2010. We had already conducted three online rehearsals to … Continue reading An Anything But Ordinary FIRST online Graduation Day at Apeejay Institute of Hospitality

Shaken not Stirred, The Park Kolkata serves with an open heart and a S.H.I.E.L.D.

By Pramode Bhandari I recently completed 15 years with The Park Hotels. As I look back, I can see a journey full of learning, fun, challenges and fabulous days of victory. From ‘Stay Inspired” to “Anything but Ordinary”, it has truly been an amazing journey so far. The Vision of the organisation, “leadership through differentiation” has been the foundation of my entire journey with The … Continue reading Shaken not Stirred, The Park Kolkata serves with an open heart and a S.H.I.E.L.D.

Park Street cannot sleep. It can only rest! I remain upbeat about Apeejay Real Estate despite Covid 19

By Shouvik Mandal I sit here in my office on Park Street at our headquarters Apeejay House in Calcutta, looking back at the tumultuous months since March. A human sanitizing tunnel buzzes at entrance a few floors below with all our frontline staff in PPE kits shielding themselves and everyone else from Covid 19. This flagship Apeejay property and all others have been operating since … Continue reading Park Street cannot sleep. It can only rest! I remain upbeat about Apeejay Real Estate despite Covid 19

#NewSpirit in the #NewNormal keeps Oxford Bookstore and Cha Bar ahead of the curve

Having started off my journey at Oxford Bookstore almost 20 years back, albeit with a break in between… it had seemed to me that I have seen all that can happen to us. I have seen the brand grow from being respected to revered, from a regional to a national, from being a bookstore to a literary platform. I have witnessed many new journeys in … Continue reading #NewSpirit in the #NewNormal keeps Oxford Bookstore and Cha Bar ahead of the curve

Leading through COVID 19 Lockdown, My first year as GM and National Head at Zone by The Park

By Vikas Ahluwalia During COVID 19 lockdown phase II, I completed my one year journey with Zone by The Park. It has been the most significant first anniversary of my career in the hospitality industry. Being a foodie and someone who loves to travel, Zone by The Park’s development efforts took me to unexplored destinations in the past year as I got to see new … Continue reading Leading through COVID 19 Lockdown, My first year as GM and National Head at Zone by The Park

How we delivered #FlurysLove and stayed ‘Open’ during the Lockdown

By Vikas Kumar Four days back when we re-opened Flurys Tea Room, it struck me that Flurys was always “open” ! The immense amount of trust and goodwill we have created among our patrons over the last 93 years made it our responsibility to stand up, as the crisis struck the world, for the people in Calcutta who have loved and built Flurys. The highest … Continue reading How we delivered #FlurysLove and stayed ‘Open’ during the Lockdown

Crew Changes in Apeejay Shipping in times of COVID19

Captain Ranganathan Narasimhan The first sea farer sign off at Haldia Port after the lock down was Apeejay Shipping’s 3rd engineer onboard our vessel APJ Shirin.  The movement happened within 3 and half hours of the SOP being approved by Port Authorities because our Apeejay Shipping team has, ever since the lockdown, waiting eagerly for ways to ensure that the staff on board our fleet … Continue reading Crew Changes in Apeejay Shipping in times of COVID19

From Chef to GM leading reopening of The Park Chennai post lockdown – my journey with Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels

By Rajesh Radhakrishnan The Park Chennai hopes to resume operations soon in June. How to ‘Re-imagine, Reset, Restart’ was the task given to leadership teams as soon as we went into lockdown. ‘Anything but Ordinary’ ideas, new hygiene protocols for the post Covid scenario, guest engagement and cost efficiencies have been dwelled upon in very innovative ways. As an institution, the hotel is working relentlessly … Continue reading From Chef to GM leading reopening of The Park Chennai post lockdown – my journey with Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels